LIGHT WEIGHT

DEFLECTOMETER
(LWD)

as per
ASTM E2835-11

LWD Benefits Northland

166 Bank Street, Whangarei
 Determines the dynamic sub- +64 9 438 4417
grade modulus E and dynamic
spring stiffness K at an
affordable cost Canterbury
577 Hills Road, Marshland, Christchurch
 Immediate on site results +64 27 6565 317

 Quality Assurance
Wellington
 Capability to undertake multiple 47C Kenepuru Drive, Porirua
tests per day +64 27 656 5220

 Trained and experienced

personnel Web: www.geocivil.co.nz
Email: info@geocivil.co.nz

Applications
Highway and Bridges
 Pavements and their subgrades
 Reinforced earth structures and MSE
Earthworks
 Earthworks of any type
 Landfills and backfilled areas
Geotechnical Engineering
 Gravel rafts and structural fills
 Evaluation of ground improvements
 Stiffness evaluation of subgrade soils
 Site investigations for stiffness mapping
Land Development
 Compaction control of bulk earthworks
Civil Works and Infrastructure
 Canals, Airports and Airfields
 Compaction control in pipe & service trenches
Light Weight Advantages
Deflectometer (LWD)
LWD technology enables you to efficiently manage
LWD is used in all type of earthworks for determining
and control your compaction works and to improve
the:
the quality of your construction.
 Resilient soil modulus Evd
 Minimal time required per measuring point
 Degree of compaction
 No counterweight is required
 Load bearing capacity
 Can test in locations where access is
 Spring stiffness K challenging
 Manufactured according to latest technical
Type of Soils standards
The test method is suited for coarse-grained soils  Cost effective
with a maximum grain size of 63mm. However, it can
 Calibrated by an approved calibration institute.
be used in mixed and clayey soils for soil characteri-
zation. LWD can be used to determine soil modulus
values of up to 225MPa. LWD gives you confidence,
saves time and money!
Manage and control your
compaction works and improve
the quality of your construction.
Complementary
services
 Static plate load tester
 Nuclear Densometer Measure-
ment (NDM)
 Dynamic Cone Penetration
test (DCP)
 Particle size distribution
 Plasticity index, hand auger,
shear vane
Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD)